Malibu, CA– January 7, 2025 – As we face unprecedented and dangerous weather conditions, we want to assure Malibu residents that the City is fully committed to your safety and preparedness.
The Palisades Fire, currently at 1,261 acres with 0% containment, and has crossed Tuna Canyon to the west of Pacific Coast Highway. This has prompted Level 3 Evacuation Orders and Level 2 Evacuation Warnings for multiple areas. These orders are as follows:
Evacuation Orders and Warnings within Malibu City Limits
Evacuation Orders (Level 3):
- MAL-C111-A:
- North of Pacific Coast Highway
- South of Rambla Pacifico St
- East of Carbon Beach Ter
- West of Las Flores Mesa Dr
- MAL-C111-B
- North of Pacific Coast Highway
- South of Budwood Matway
- East of Las Flores Mesa Dr
- West of Old Malibu Rd
- RMB-U030-A:
- North of Rambla Pacifico St
- South of Pauma Rd, Las Flores Canyon Rd, and Rambla Pacifico St
- East of Carbon Canyon Rd
- West of Gorge Rd.
Evacuation Warnings (Level 2):
- MAL – C112:
- North of Malibu Rd
- South of Serra Rd
- East of Via Pacifica, Puerco Canyon Rd, Malibu Rd, Pacific Coast Hwy
- West Of Malibu Pier, Serra Rd, Carbon Beach Terrace
- RMB-U030-B
- North of Sweetwater Mesa Rd
- South of Pauma Rd
- East of Malibu Canyon Rd
- West of Saddle Peak Rd, Carbon Canyon Rd
Neighboring Zones Under Evacuation Orders and Warnings:
- Evacuation Orders (Level 3) have been issued for zones TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008, TOP-U009
- Evacuation Warnings (Level 2) for CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, MTN-U028, RRC-U027, SDP-U029
If you are in the evacuation order zone, it is critical to leave immediately. Those in evacuation warning zones should prepare for a potential evacuation and stay informed about changing conditions. Individuals who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Hard Road Closures at the following locations:
- PCH and Topanga Canyon
- PCH and Las Flores
The City encourages all residents to review real-time updates on evacuation orders and warnings at protect.genasys.com.
Evacuation points have been established for residents and animals, including:
- Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Agoura Animal Care Center (Small Animals), 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- LA Equestrian Center (Large Animals), 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
- Pierce College Equestrian Center (Large Animals), 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
The NWS has described this weather event as rare and dangerous, with Santa Ana “Hurricane Force- Tornado Like” winds of 50 to 80 with gusts up to 100 mph expected through Thursday evening. We advise you to shelter in place by staying indoors and away from windows and trees. Secure outdoor items, park vehicles in safe locations, and adjust travel plans.
Southern California Edison has initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in response to the extreme fire weather conditions. The following circuits are currently without power: Serra, Nicholas, Marlin, Maguire, Galahad and Cuthbert. Backup generators have been deployed to traffic signals along PCH to ensure safe traffic flow during this time.
Residents in affected areas are encouraged to prepare for extended outages by charging essential devices, securing backup power sources, and planning for medical or other critical needs. For real-time updates during outages, please tune into local AM/FM radio, including 99.1 FM KBUU, for the latest information. To support public safety, Caltrans has deployed generators to power all traffic signals along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to ensure safe traffic flow during this time.
Statement from Mayor Doug Stewart
“We understand how deeply unsettling this is for our community, especially coming less than a month after the Franklin Fire and two months after the Broad Fire. To those impacted by the Palisades Fire, our hearts are with you, and we want you to know the City is here to support you. I want to express my gratitude to all of the first responders and public safety personnel who are working tirelessly to protect our community from this fast-moving fire. Your dedication and courage in managing this dynamic and evolving situation are truly appreciated, and we thank you for your service.
To my Malibu community – we have always faced adversity with resilience and unity, and together, we will navigate this situation. Please take evacuation orders seriously, remain informed, and prioritize the safety of your family and loved ones.”
